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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,827.98, 377,869.12 and 152,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,827.98, 377,869.12 and 152,945.20 is: 211,056.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,827.98 : 377,869.12 = 152,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,827.98/377,869.12 = 152,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,827.98x = 377,869.12 × 152,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,827.98x = 57,793,269,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793,269,076.90/273,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,056.84

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